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Northwest swell with east-northeast wind is the better call; it stays quieter than the headline beaches, but you still need the banks and wind to agree before it is really on.
Surf GuideVancouver Island
China Beach
A wind-sensitive Vancouver Island beach, one of the quieter alternatives to the busiest Tofino setups when the outer coast is lining up cleanly. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for China Beach in Vancouver Island.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationVancouver Island, CA
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